HUFF

I. verb Etymology: imitative Date: 1583 intransitive verb 1. to emit puffs (as of breath or steam), to proceed with labored breathing , 2. to make empty threats ; bluster , to react or behave indignantly, transitive verb to treat with contempt, to make angry, to utter with indignation or scorn, II. noun Date: 1684 a usually peevish and transitory spell of anger or resentment , see: offense